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British parliament votes against military strike on Syria

"British Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday it was clear parliament 'does not want to see British military action' in Syria after the government suffered a stunning defeat on the issue. A government motion calling for lawmakers to back military action in principle was defeated 285 to 272, a majority of 13 votes, in the House of Commons. 'It is clear to me that the British parliament, reflecting the views of the British people, does not want to see British military action. I get that and the government will act accordingly,' Cameron said after the result was announced. The defeat will be seen as a severe rebuff for Cameron, who had recalled parliament from its summer recess to vote on the issue." Continue reading →

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British parliament votes against military strike on Syria

"British Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday it was clear parliament 'does not want to see British military action' in Syria after the government suffered a stunning defeat on the issue. A government motion calling for lawmakers to back military action in principle was defeated 285 to 272, a majority of 13 votes, in the House of Commons. 'It is clear to me that the British parliament, reflecting the views of the British people, does not want to see British military action. I get that and the government will act accordingly,' Cameron said after the result was announced. The defeat will be seen as a severe rebuff for Cameron, who had recalled parliament from its summer recess to vote on the issue." Continue reading →

Continue ReadingBritish parliament votes against military strike on Syria

Hundreds fill New York’s Times Square to protest attack against Syria

"Hundreds of people protested at New York’s Times Square on Thursday over possible US plans to strike Syria’s regime which it believes to be behind a deadly chemical attack. Supporters of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad, backers of the opposition who want a US intervention, and Americans who say they can’t stomach another war all took to the iconic Manhattan Square. 'US, NATO, hands off Syria,' chanted hundreds of protesters, weaving through thousands of tourists, some carrying pictures of Assad, and some just declaring themselves against another US war." Continue reading →

Continue ReadingHundreds fill New York’s Times Square to protest attack against Syria

Hundreds fill New York’s Times Square to protest attack against Syria

"Hundreds of people protested at New York’s Times Square on Thursday over possible US plans to strike Syria’s regime which it believes to be behind a deadly chemical attack. Supporters of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad, backers of the opposition who want a US intervention, and Americans who say they can’t stomach another war all took to the iconic Manhattan Square. 'US, NATO, hands off Syria,' chanted hundreds of protesters, weaving through thousands of tourists, some carrying pictures of Assad, and some just declaring themselves against another US war." Continue reading →

Continue ReadingHundreds fill New York’s Times Square to protest attack against Syria

Hundreds fill New York’s Times Square to protest attack against Syria

"Hundreds of people protested at New York’s Times Square on Thursday over possible US plans to strike Syria’s regime which it believes to be behind a deadly chemical attack. Supporters of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad, backers of the opposition who want a US intervention, and Americans who say they can’t stomach another war all took to the iconic Manhattan Square. 'US, NATO, hands off Syria,' chanted hundreds of protesters, weaving through thousands of tourists, some carrying pictures of Assad, and some just declaring themselves against another US war." Continue reading →

Continue ReadingHundreds fill New York’s Times Square to protest attack against Syria

Hundreds fill New York’s Times Square to protest attack against Syria

"Hundreds of people protested at New York’s Times Square on Thursday over possible US plans to strike Syria’s regime which it believes to be behind a deadly chemical attack. Supporters of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad, backers of the opposition who want a US intervention, and Americans who say they can’t stomach another war all took to the iconic Manhattan Square. 'US, NATO, hands off Syria,' chanted hundreds of protesters, weaving through thousands of tourists, some carrying pictures of Assad, and some just declaring themselves against another US war." Continue reading →

Continue ReadingHundreds fill New York’s Times Square to protest attack against Syria

Hundreds fill New York’s Times Square to protest attack against Syria

"Hundreds of people protested at New York’s Times Square on Thursday over possible US plans to strike Syria’s regime which it believes to be behind a deadly chemical attack. Supporters of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad, backers of the opposition who want a US intervention, and Americans who say they can’t stomach another war all took to the iconic Manhattan Square. 'US, NATO, hands off Syria,' chanted hundreds of protesters, weaving through thousands of tourists, some carrying pictures of Assad, and some just declaring themselves against another US war." Continue reading →

Continue ReadingHundreds fill New York’s Times Square to protest attack against Syria

Hundreds fill New York’s Times Square to protest attack against Syria

"Hundreds of people protested at New York’s Times Square on Thursday over possible US plans to strike Syria’s regime which it believes to be behind a deadly chemical attack. Supporters of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad, backers of the opposition who want a US intervention, and Americans who say they can’t stomach another war all took to the iconic Manhattan Square. 'US, NATO, hands off Syria,' chanted hundreds of protesters, weaving through thousands of tourists, some carrying pictures of Assad, and some just declaring themselves against another US war." Continue reading →

Continue ReadingHundreds fill New York’s Times Square to protest attack against Syria

Hundreds fill New York’s Times Square to protest attack against Syria

"Hundreds of people protested at New York’s Times Square on Thursday over possible US plans to strike Syria’s regime which it believes to be behind a deadly chemical attack. Supporters of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad, backers of the opposition who want a US intervention, and Americans who say they can’t stomach another war all took to the iconic Manhattan Square. 'US, NATO, hands off Syria,' chanted hundreds of protesters, weaving through thousands of tourists, some carrying pictures of Assad, and some just declaring themselves against another US war." Continue reading →

Continue ReadingHundreds fill New York’s Times Square to protest attack against Syria